per 1920 census Benjamin was a Blacksmith with his own shop.
Name: Benjamin H Keel ,
Enlistment Date: 25 April 1863
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Confederacy
State Served: North Carolina
Unit Numbers: 98 98 171
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 25 April 1863
Enlisted in Company B, 1st Infantry LDT Regiment North Carolina on 25 April 1863.
Transferred Company B, 1st Infantry LDT Regiment North Carolina on 18 January 1864
Transferred in Company B, 67th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 18 January 1864.